UPDATED ON June 27, 2025
Rituals Performed in the Rath Yatra
The Rath Yatra initiates on the second lunar day, the bright fortnight of the Ashadha. Before the Rath Yatra, the Gundicha Temple is religiously cleansed to house the gods. On…
The Rath Yatra initiates on the second lunar day, the bright fortnight of the Ashadha. Before the Rath Yatra, the Gundicha Temple is religiously cleansed to house the gods. On…
This is another traditional event that commenced before starting the Rath Yatra. It is a holy bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, along with his siblings,…
The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri is a grand and mesmerizing festival rooted in several mythical stories reflecting the socio-religious beliefs of the region. Here are some of…
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